Electoral commission wins rare praise from Kenyans
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has received a rare applause from Kenyans online for its efficiency.
Kenyans lauded the commission for distributing voters in queues making it faster.
The frequent updates from the commission of issues raised by voters and parties was also lauded as it sacked the officials responsible for delays.
Here are some of the tweets for efficiency:
Work day ✔
Voting ✔@IEBCKenya well done ????
Went in at 15:52hrs, was out in 20mins. Stream 2 at Westlands Primary had 5 people. pic.twitter.com/QyeT9pgzJ2— Caroline Mutoko (@CarolineMutoko) August 8, 2017
Today am really impressed I got to Jamhuri high at 12:36pm voted within 10mins and now am home watching tv. Kudos @IEBCKenya #kenyadecides
— Maryann Wangari (@maryannkareh) August 8, 2017
Queued for like thirty minutes unlike in 2013 where I spent seven hours to vote. IEBC have improved .
— John Mwanzia (@JohnMwa04098251) August 8, 2017
Despite the challenges that they have had to overcome, IEBC have scored extremely well in their execution so far. #GoodJob???
— Daniel N. Kiriungi (@dkiriungi) August 8, 2017
Congrats IEBC 4 the work well done,you really manage the whole processin amodern way By 4:40pm mostpolling stations the queue were clear
— ahmed shekym (@mejja_Shekym) August 8, 2017
Left the house 5mins ago I am already done ?????? IEBC
— zahra (@suryabear_) August 8, 2017
For allowing prisoners to vote:
For the first time in Kenya history, prisoners have been able to vote. Kudos @IEBCKenya for giving them a voice too #ElectionsKE2017
— Kenya West© (@KinyanBoy) August 8, 2017
Generally:
This is by far the most well organized elections in Kenyan history. IEBC have outdone themselves.
— Pooky SnuggleWaggle (@Spazbender) August 8, 2017
@IEBCKenya Good work IEBC, you have done a great work so far
— Barongo Haron (@barongoharonbar) August 8, 2017
So far, the current IEBC have conducted this election with decorum and integrity.
— Anderson gitari (@AndyGits) August 8, 2017
Others remained hopeful as tallying started:
The true test for IEBC begins now.
— Joey Njuki (@JoeyNjuki) August 8, 2017
Following closely iebc super efficient this time ! pic.twitter.com/tE1I27SaxN
— carol ngima (@maithori) August 8, 2017
But IEBC have done a good job
— Muniu (@Jaymohy) August 8, 2017